The Return of Little Big Man
A Novel
by Thomas Berger
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Pub Date Mar 12 2013 | Archive Date May 25 2013
Open Road Integrated Media | Open Road
Description
Jack Crabb is back with another gleeful romp through the Old West
Jack Crabb is now 112 years old, and he isn’t done spinning yarns. In this sequel to Berger’s beloved novel Little Big Man, one of literature’s wiliest survivors continues his breathtaking tall tales of the Old West.
Crabb claims to have witnessed most of the great historical events of the western frontier: hiding behind a wagon after a drunken Doc Holliday provokes the shootout at the OK Corral; joining Buffalo Bill Cody and Annie Oakley on tour with their international Wild West show; even taking tea with Queen Victoria when she came out of seclusion after a quarter century. No matter where Crabb lays his hat, he keeps his wizened, wry, and sharp commentary at the ready. The Return of Little Big Man is a sidesplitting novel of surprising emotional depth.
This ebook features an all-new introduction by Thomas Berger, as well as an illustrated biography of the author including rare images and never-before-seen documents from his personal collection.
Jack Crabb is now 112 years old, and he isn’t done spinning yarns. In this sequel to Berger’s beloved novel Little Big Man, one of literature’s wiliest survivors continues his breathtaking tall tales of the Old West.
Crabb claims to have witnessed most of the great historical events of the western frontier: hiding behind a wagon after a drunken Doc Holliday provokes the shootout at the OK Corral; joining Buffalo Bill Cody and Annie Oakley on tour with their international Wild West show; even taking tea with Queen Victoria when she came out of seclusion after a quarter century. No matter where Crabb lays his hat, he keeps his wizened, wry, and sharp commentary at the ready. The Return of Little Big Man is a sidesplitting novel of surprising emotional depth.
This ebook features an all-new introduction by Thomas Berger, as well as an illustrated biography of the author including rare images and never-before-seen documents from his personal collection.
A Note From the Publisher
Thomas Berger (b. 1924) is the bestselling author of novels, short stories, and plays, including the Old West classic Little Big Man (1964) and the Pulitzer Prize–nominated novel The Feud (1983). Berger was born in Cincinnati and served with a medical unit in World War II, an experience that provided the inspiration for his first novel, Crazy in Berlin (1958). Berger found widespread success with his third novel, Little Big Man, and has maintained a steady output of critically acclaimed work since then. Several of his novels have been adapted into film, including a celebrated version of Little Big Man. His short fiction has appeared in Harper’s Magazine, Esquire, and Playboy. Berger lives in New York.
Advance Praise
“Thomas Berger has created the ideal historical witness to the
19th-century American West.” —The New York Times
“A fearsomely impressive and delightful book, very Mark Twain, terrifically unsentimental, just cynical enough.” —Daily News (New York)
“Little Big Man is a wonderful creation, and his return complements the pleasure his original appearance provided.” —The Oregonian
“A fearsomely impressive and delightful book, very Mark Twain, terrifically unsentimental, just cynical enough.” —Daily News (New York)
“Little Big Man is a wonderful creation, and his return complements the pleasure his original appearance provided.” —The Oregonian
Available Editions
EDITION | Other Format |
ISBN | 9781480400894 |
PRICE | $14.99 (USD) |